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Durham, The Culture County
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Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.
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- 22 Mar 2025to1 Mar 2026
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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Dog-Friendly
STANLEY
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.
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- 5 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
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- 12 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026
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- 20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026
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- 27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
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- 13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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- 19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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- 27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Chinese New Year 2026
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Durham City with a programme of exciting events.
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- 21 Feb 2026
Fire and Ice Durham
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Festival
Durham City
Experience the magic of Fire and Ice in Durham, a spectacular winter event transforming Durham City into a captivating wonderland.
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- 27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
S&DR200 - All Change
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Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
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Ongoing Events
Weddings at South Causey Inn
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Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Award Winning Wedding Venue, in the heart of the North East. South Causey Inn in County Durham offers a unique and picturesque setting, with four distinct venues to choose from. Whether you prefer a small, intimate ceremony or a grand celebration,…
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- 28 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
Discover Big Library at Ushaw
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Historical
Durham
Ushaw’s Big Library contains over 50,000 books including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions. Books on open display in January will showcase some of the highlights from our literature collection, including works by JRR Tolkien, Lord…
Dates
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- 29 Jan 2026to30 Jan 2026
Durham Restaurant Week
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Food & Drink
Durham City
Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January, serving up a tempting menu of cut-price deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city centre businesses a welcome post-Christmas boost.
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2026to6 Feb 2026
Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home.
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
Sam Avery "Thunderstorm"
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern.
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Verdi "Requiem"
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Music Event
Durham City
With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV at Ushaw
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Exhibition
Durham
Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV: Treasures from Ushaw’s Library Collection, experience a visual tour of 17th-century France through the lens of the Cabinet du Roi, a magnificent suite of books created to broadcast the glory of Louis…
Dates
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- 31 Jan 2026to12 Apr 2026
Christmas Party Night - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style with our lively Christmas Party Night! Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner followed by a fun-filled evening of dancing and entertainment. Whether you’re gathering with colleagues, friends, or…
Dates
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- 31 Jan 2026
Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future Guided Tour
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Heritage
Durham City
Whether you’re passionate about Durham’s coalfield heritage, curious about social change, or simply looking for a unique experience, a Redhills tour offers a rare insight into the power of community and solidarity.
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- 31 Jan 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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- 4 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 14:30
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- 28 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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- 4 Mar 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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- 15 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Carl Hutchinson - Greatest Hits!
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Join Carl as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years.
Dates
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- 31 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Crime and Punishment - Ken Bradshaw
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Guided Walk
Durham
A deep dive into Durham’s murky past with stories of botched hangings, serial killers, people falling to their death doing stunts in the cathedral and why the crimes of the Vikings resulted in Durham being established in 995.
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- 1 Feb 2026Open 14:00 -
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
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Local Events
Durham
Join Our Community Book Club! This month we are reading: A Thousand Splendid Suns, a 2007 novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.
Dates
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- 2 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
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Religious Event
Durham
Our celebrations of God becoming man in Jesus Christ at Christmas reach their climax on Monday 2 February when we mark the ancient feast of Candlemas when Mary and Joseph presented the Christ Child in the Temple in Jerusalem in an act of…
Dates
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- 2 Feb 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
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